In the end, Google did not grant our campus use of Google Earth Pro, but rather asked that individuals (faculty, staff, and students) who wish to use the software should directly submit a request here. However, we are still planning on obtaining licenses for our two workstations in Smith.

DGDC Meeting DRAFT minutes from the November 8th meeting are now available.

Other Opportunities

The Cartography and Geographic Information Society has opened nominations for the 2013 Distinguished Career Award

UCGIS Awards, nominations for both due 2/1/13

The UCGIS Research Award recognizes an outstanding work or accomplishment of a member of the UCGIS community. UCGIS seeks nominations for scholars who have made specific, significant contributions to the field.

The UCGIS Education Award recognizes scholars with an outstanding track record of contributions to GIS&T education. Education Award winners are generally recognized for broad contributions and a record of leadership in GIScience education.

Funded PhD Assistantship Opportunities

The School of Geography and Development at the University of Arizona is seeking to fill one Graduate Teaching Assistant position for the Masters of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology (MS-GIST) program beginning August 26, 2013.

Funded PhD Studentship in Remote Sensing and Forest Landscape Modeling at UNC Charlotte expected to start in August 2013